One company trying to address this diversity discrepancy is Harlem's Fashion Row (HFR). Founded by Memphis-native Brandice Daniel, the organization provides a platform and support for black designers, helping them make all-important connections that could sustain their businesses.

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Daniel first conceived HFR in 2007, when she was a buyer for wholesaler International Intimates. After attending a fashion show in Brooklyn and researching the dearth of black designers represented in major department stores and at fashion houses, she was inspired to host her own multicultural fashion shows in Harlem, which has historically been an epicenter of black creativity.